Defensive Line
The Pittsburgh Steelers tried to acquire a veteran defensive lineman at the trade deadline to replace injured Daniel Ekuale but failed, leading to the signing of Brodric Martin-Rhodes from the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. To make room, the team waived former third-round pick DeMarvin Leal. Ekuale suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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The Dallas Cowboys traded for All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets on Tuesday, using assets from the earlier Micah Parsons deal to address defensive needs. This move pairs Williams with Pro Bowl DT Kenny Clark, acquired in the Parsons trade to the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Williams' disruptive impact on the interior line.